CVE-2015-2079
Usermin File Open Vulnerability
Description
Usermin 0.980 through 1.x before 1.660 allows uconfig_save.cgi sig_file_free remote code execution because it uses the two argument (not three argument) form of Perl open.
INFO
Published Date :
April 28, 2025, 3:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 14, 2025, 6:59 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Usermin to version 1.660 or later.
- Ensure the Perl open function uses the correct argument count.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2015-2079.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://code-white.com/blog/2015-05-cve-2015-2079-rce-usermin/ | Exploit |
| https://code-white.com/public-vulnerability-list/ | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2015-2079 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2015-2079
weaknesses.
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CVE-2015-2079 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 14, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:webmin:usermin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 0.980 up to (excluding) 1.660 Added Reference Type MITRE: https://code-white.com/blog/2015-05-cve-2015-2079-rce-usermin/ Types: Exploit Added Reference Type MITRE: https://code-white.com/public-vulnerability-list/ Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Apr. 28, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Usermin 0.980 through 1.x before 1.660 allows uconfig_save.cgi sig_file_free remote code execution because it uses the two argument (not three argument) form of Perl open. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-96 Added Reference https://code-white.com/blog/2015-05-cve-2015-2079-rce-usermin/ Added Reference https://code-white.com/public-vulnerability-list/